I’ve always been amazed at how a gray baby can transform into a brilliant pink adult bird. I thought a story about a girl caring for an egg that hatched into a little gray bird that would eventually turn into a beautiful pink flamingo had a lot of emotional and visual opportunities. Guojing: The original idea was far simpler, which often happens when I’m working on books. Can you tell us a little about where the story originated? THE FLAMINGO is such a triumphant return. It’s been a number of years since we’ve seen a full graphic novel from you here in the States. The girl and her grandmother search for shells, chase crabs, and play in the sea, but when the girl finds an exquisite flamingo feather in her grandmother’s living room, her vacation turns into something fantastical.”īest of all, Guojing has agreed to speak with me today about her work and art.īetsy Bird: Guojing, it’s such a pleasure to speak with you today. “ From a highly acclaimed illustrator comes a stunning graphic novel filled with adventure and wonder about an imaginative girl and her obsession with flamingoes.Ī little girl arrives, excited for a beachy vacation with her Lao Lao. Here’s the description from the publisher: Yet even the slightest scratch to the surface reveals the kinds of awe and depths we’ve come to expect from this international sensation. Suffused with color, on first glance The Flamingo feels like an entirely different creation than the author/illustrator’s other stories. "This beautifully illustrated book will appeal to a wide range of ages, can spark conversations around houselessness and insecurity, or just be enjoyed as a tale of a dog finding a „forever home.Now, this year, Guojing comes back to us with a near wordless tale. „Brimming with golden-hued love, this is a book that successfully appeals to our most basic human sentiment, perfect for anyone who appreciates Guojing's accomplished visual style as well as dog lovers of all ages.” -Booklist, starred review „ Adults should be prepared for some serious pet pleading after kids get a look at our scruffy hero and its happy ending.”-Bulletin, starred review „Guojing paces the story to rock emotionally between the dog's lonely existence and the woman's offer of love, building all the way to a joyful conclusion.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review „A touching tale about the strong emotional connection between dog and human.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review „Guojing amplifies the suspense and sentiment of her story with the skill – and mercilessness – of a great Disney or Pixar director…. Guojing poignantly explores how trust doesn't always come easily, but how, over time, and with kindness and determination, forever love can grow. But it's not until a raging storm forces the two together that a joyous and satisfying friendship takes hold. With perseverance and patience-and help from an enticing tennis ball-a tentative friendship begins. Day after day, the woman tries-and day after day, the dog runs away. With gentle coaxing, the woman tries to befriend the animal, but the dog is too scared to let her near. In this heartwarming, wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers, a woman visits a park and discovers a pup hiding under a bench-scruffy, scared, and alone. From the creator of the New York Times best-illustrated children's book award winner The Only Child, comes a gorgeous and moving wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers.
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